Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

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Do I Need Rhinoplasty Surgery or Not?

If you're interested in nose reshaping, you might wonder, do I need rhinoplasty surgery or can I explore other options? With new and innovative methods for nonsurgically reshaping the nose, there's a fair chance that your specific complaint can be remedied without the need for a scalpel. When evaluating a patient for surgical or nonsurgical …

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Can I Get Facelift Results Without Surgery?

Facelift surgery is one of the best ways to rejuvenate the face. The procedure tightens saggy skin and readjusts drooping muscles, helping you look like a younger version of yourself. However, as it is an extensive surgery that requires a dedicated recovery time, many of our facelift patients here in Tucson ask the same question: …

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5 Things to Know Before Your Rhinoplasty

Choosing to undergo surgery isn’t a decision to take lightly, and this is especially the case for rhinoplasty. The nose is one of the most noticeable features of the face and dramatically influences your appearance. Many patients begin their treatment research browsing photo galleries and looking for pricing. While these topics are informative and useful, …

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Rhinoplasty Recovery: How To Care for Yourself at Home

At our practice, we offer rhinoplasty (also known as a “nose job”) to help Tucson men and women reshape their noses. The experience can be transformative as the nose helps create balance and harmony among all of your facial features. But like any other surgery, there’s a significant recovery period before your final results are …

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4 Signs You Should Choose a Facelift Over Fillers

Choosing to undergo plastic surgery is a very personal decision. Many patients with sagging, wrinkled skin try dermal fillers first to see if they can avoid traditional surgical procedures. Unfortunately, although fillers and injectables can treat surface-level skin problems, they can’t fix all aging issues. Facelift surgery, on the other hand, tones and contours the …

A woman takes a selfie after getting a rhinoplasty procedure.

‘That’s My Nose?’—How Zoom Is Changing Our Self-Perception

Rarely have we as a society spent more time staring at ourselves. It started with selfies and social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and, more recently, Tik Tok. The trend accelerated with the pandemic, as men and women suddenly found themselves participating in Zoom meetings and happy hours via FaceTime. Judging by the increased …

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Why You Should Plan for Your Summer Cosmetic Treatments Now 

There’s something about summer that makes you want to look your very best, which might mean having a CoolSculpting treatment to trim your waistline or even getting a surgical procedure you've been wanting. Many of our Tucson patients’ plans have changed with the recent COVID-19 crisis, though, and some people may feel wary about venturing …

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Letter to Foothills Facial Plastic Surgery Patients

Our entire team here at Foothills Facial Plastic Surgery assures you that we have heightened all of our precautionary standards and procedures to maximum levels to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients as we learn more about COVID-19 (coronavirus) during this uncertain time. You may rest assured that our office is following all …

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We Answered the Web’s Most-Searched Rhinoplasty Questions

Rhinoplasty (also known as a “nose job”) is a very delicate procedure, and our Tucson patients often have many questions when they first begin their research. All the information can feel overwhelming when you’re starting your plastic surgery journey. But don’t worry—you’re definitely not alone. By knowing the basics about rhinoplasty, you can feel more …

Woman out with her friend after recovering from facelift

Facelift: Social Downtime vs. Physical Downtime

Patients often plan to get a facelift in the Tucson area when they have a big social event, such as a son or daughter’s wedding or a class reunion, coming up. But it's important to consider the timing of the procedure because "social recovery" can last longer than the physical recovery timeline. Social recovery refers …

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